Fausto is a technical data and AI strategist from the Netherlands passionate about democratising access to advanced technology. With a background spanning behavioural science, evolutionary biology, cognitive science, and political theory, he brings a unique perspective to AI’s ethical development and application. Transitioning from restaurant entrepreneurship, Fausto has become influential in the Dutch AI space. His technical achievements include an LLM-powered financial document extraction pipeline, an AI tool for processing meeting transcripts, and a system predicting utility scores for event attendees using simulated human LLM agents. These reflect his belief that AI should empower individuals and SMBs to compete with large corporations. Currently, he leads initiatives fusing LLMs with traditional software to extract and validate data at scale and simulate human behaviour in complex systems. Grounded in game theory, behavioural psychology, and cognitive science, Fausto’s AI-driven simulations create frameworks mimicking human behaviour and optimising decision-making. These embody his mission: using AI to improve societal outcomes by fostering collaboration, optimising economic interdependencies, and ensuring democratic access to cutting-edge tools. As founder of the **AI Builders community**, now with over 1000 technical members across Europe, Fausto has created a space where innovators push AI’s boundaries. His thought leadership advocates for democratic AI governance serving public interest. Through writing, community initiatives, and speeches, Fausto champions a future where AI empowers the many, helping society thrive rather than enriching only a select few.